Call us Today 320-243-7547 or Email paynesvillehistoricalsociety@gmail.com
Call us Today 320-243-7547 or Email paynesvillehistoricalsociety@gmail.com
Admission is always FREE.
You are welcome to leave a free will donation.
Museum Hours
Thursday, Friday & Saturday
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Available by appointment as well.
Volunteers are a BIG part of the museum and our events. Please use the link to track your volunteer hours with us.
The mission of Paynesville Historical Society is to connect people to our community and inspire curiosity across generations, sharing and preserving the culture of Paynesville and rural Minnesota through discovery, preservation and programs making historical and cultural resources available to everyone.
We have a resource room that contains files on families, businesses, churches, schools, military, and so much more. We also have photo archives for added research. Online research resources can be found by clicking the link below.
We offer youth and adult classes throughout the year. For more information on classes and events please click the button below.
Subscribe to the PHS Blog to get updates on events, important news, and interview
Resources available to look up historical history by individual, family, town and other topics
Take a glimpse of Paynesville prehistory to recent events. Visit the Paynesville timeline of history.
From the beginning of time, people have sat around the fire and told tales of ghosts and beasts that haunt the hills; Paynesville is no exception.
The Paynesville Historical Society & Museum is a 501c3 non-profit organization that operates on the generosity of donors. You can support our efforts by becoming a individual member, a corporate sponsor or by giving a one-time donation.
You can support us by giving a one-time donation using the button to the right or by clicking on the specific giving area below. We appreciate your support!
Give through the Paynesville Area Community Foundation
The Paynesville Historical Society & Museum is a 501c3 non-profit organization that operates on the generosity of donors. You can support our efforts by becoming a individual member, a corporate sponsor or by giving a one-time donation.
Copyright © 2023 Paynesville Historical Society & Museum - All Rights Reserved.
251 Ampe Drive
PO Box 313
Paynesville Mn 56362
320-243-7547
paynesvillehistoricalsociety@gmail.com
HOURS:
NEW 2025 Summer Hours:
Memorial Day - Labor Day
Thursday 9:00AM - 7:00PM
Friday 9:00AM - 5PM
Saturday 9:00AM-5:00PM
Sunday 1:00-5:00PM
Winter Hours - September through May
Open first and third Saturdays
10am to 4pm
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